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Blink-182 Tribute Band<\/a> is bringing a heavy dose of 2000s pop-punk nostalgia back to Johannesburg and Pretoria, expanding their live tribute to Blink-182 to include some of the projects that grew out of the band\u2019s orbit. Following the success of last year\u2019s shows at Sognage and Railways Caf\u00e9, the new edition is called Blink Universe, and will feature Blink-182 favourites alongside songs by +44, Angels & Airwaves, and Box Car Racer.<\/p>\n

The live band sees Garth Barnes and Jono Bell return, joined by Jaco BrittZ of CrashCarBurn on guitar and Brogan Thompson of Made For Broadway on bass. The set will cover Blink-182 staples including \u201cAll The Small Things\u201d, \u201cWhat\u2019s My Age Again?\u201d, \u201cThe Rock Show\u201d, \u201cFirst Date\u201d, \u201cI Miss You\u201d and \u201cDammit\u201d, alongside material from the band members\u2019 various post-blink projects. Garth Barnes has also confirmed that songs from Tweak, his own pop-punk project, will make their way into the set.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year we\u2019re mixing it up and can\u2019t wait to play the new material from the Blink Universe,\u201d says Barnes. \u201cWe\u2019ve got Brogan on bass and Jaco on guitar this time, and we\u2019re looking forward to ripping it up.\u201d Drummer Jono Bell, meanwhile, says playing the material is particularly meaningful given his admiration for Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. \u201cThese shows are going to pump, and it\u2019s so awesome to play the Blink Universe on the drums,\u201d he says. \u201cTravis Barker has always been my favourite drummer, and it\u2019s a dream come true to play this music alongside such talented musicians.\u201d<\/p>\n

Away from the live sets, DJs will keep the nostalgia going with a soundtrack of 2000s pop-punk, emo, alternative and rock. Sognage will feature Kerry-Anne Allerston, while Railways Caf\u00e9 will host Stephanie B and Mike Bower B2B. Between the skinny jeans, questionable haircuts and songs last heard through a questionable LimeWire download, Blink Universe is promising a night built around the music of a very specific era \u2014 and an \u201cirresponsible amount\u201d of pop-punk nostalgia.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Blink Universe are available via Quicket<\/a> and railwayscafe.co.za<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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